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TodayApr 25
from $23
TomorrowApr 26
from $15
SatApr 27
from $15
SunApr 28
from $15
MonApr 29
from $16
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading North Interchange
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Shudehill
    Operated by: MegabusMegabus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $23
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading North Interchange
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Airport (MAN)
    Operated by: MegabusMegabus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $27
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Mereoak P&R
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: InfobusInfobus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $55
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Reading - Manchester

The train is the best choice to get to Manchester without a car. Traveling by train offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

About 150 miles (242 km) separate Reading and Manchester.

If you're headed to Manchester from Reading, chances are that your bus will leave from Mereoak P&R and arrive at Shudehill. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Chill Factore, Manchester United Musuem and Tour Centre, Chester Zoo, Ordsall Hall and Play Factore.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Reading to Manchester was searched and found on Apr 27, 2024 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reading to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $27 for a bus ticket from Reading to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2024-04-27.

Usually MEGB will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Reading to Manchester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Reading to Manchester.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Reading to Manchester that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Reading to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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Bus from Manchester to Reading

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Train from Reading to Manchester

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